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MOUNT LOCKYER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Humphreys Street, Albany WA 6330. Phone: 9841 1166 Fax: 9841 7262

Care, Compassion, Excellence;

Mount Lockyer Primary School a place to learn and grow

Newsletter No: 5
Dates to Remember
2015
Wednesday 29th April
Early Close 2.30pm
Thursday 30th April
Assembly 9.00am
Room 21
Monday 5th May
P&C meeting 6.30pm
in the school
staffroom.
In-Term swimming
classes start Week 7.

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28th April 2015

Attendance for 23rd March to 2nd April 2015

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28 April 2015
Hello everyone and welcome back, a particularly warm welcome to new families who have joined our
school community.
Once again the term has commenced racing with the marking of the 100th anniversary since the
landing at ANZAC Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsular in Turkey of Australian and New Zealand troops.
One hundred students participated in the Combined Schools ANZAC service on Friday 24 April
followed by five students representing the school at the official service Saturday 25 April.
I trust you were able to access and participate in some of the events organised by the City providing
opportunity to pay our respects and remember the sacrifices made by the men and women who lay
down their lives for their country.

Enrolments for PrePrimary 2016 are

OPEN.
As you are all no doubt aware the building in progress on the bottom oval of the school is the Lockyer
Application forms can Child and Parent Centre. It is very exciting to see they have laid the concrete pad and the services
be picked up from the are now being put in.
school office.
Although the building is not complete we have had the Child Parent Centre (CPC) in operation since
last year. The CPC is currently housed in Room 25 the transportable building as you enter the
Weeks 1 and 2 Value school gate from South Coast Highway. Sarah Pegden is the Coordinator and she has a number of
Responsibility is
programs running including a Play Group. Sarah offers a variety of services inclusive of a wealth of
doing the job you are information supporting families of children 0-8 years. If you have any questions, require support,
given in a friendly
information or just to meet other parents this is the place to go. A one-stop shop for all your parenting
way and not letting
needs; pop in and meet Sarah, she is available every morning Monday to Friday. Additionally Sarah
people down.
puts a flag out to indicate she is in the centre; so flag up, Sarah is home.
P&C Uniform Shop
Open Days:
Tuesday
8:30am 9:30am
Thursday
8:30am 9:30am

Below are some photos of ANZAC, enjoy.

Maxine Augustson
Principal

Mount Lockyer
Community
Playgroup
Every Wednesday at
Our Place
9.00am to 12.00pm
ALL WELCOME!!

Mount Lockyer Primary School students and staff marching in the Combined Schools ANZAC
parade and Commemorative Service on Friday 24th April 2015.

WEEK 8 Term 1 2015 WINNERS

Most Locky Legends Cinema Tickets: Jade Fowler
Newsletter Quiz: Chelsea Geddes
Most Locky Legends in the ClassRoom 3:
Room 4:
Room 5:
Room 6:
Room 7:
Room 8:
Room 9:
Room 12:
Room 13:
Room 14:
Room 15:
Room 16:
Room 17:
Room 21:
Room 22:
Room 24:

Nicole Decapia , Heather Lovett

Judson Pearce
Brianna Patterson
Charli Lovett
Finlay Robertson
Emily Pearce
Kayden Collins
Montanna Hamilton, Liam Steed, Ali Hossaini
Kaius Pearson
Emily Kelly
Eliza Tutt
Harper Davis
Althea Yangzon, Sasha Mills
Jade Fowler
Jessica Herbert
Lily Scorza and Hugh Thaw

Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received
honour certificates at the last school assembly:
Room 3:
Room 4:
Room 5:
Room 6:
Room 7:
Room 8:
Room 11:
Room 12:
Room 13:
Room 14:
Room 15:
Room 16:
Room 17:
Room 21:
Room 22:
Room 24:

Syarra Parry
Mia Phillips
Nicola Cunningham
Aleisha Smith
Finlay Robertson
Brody Watson
Sienna Versluis
Hannah Boyce
Sienna Adami
Breanna Cottrill
Jacob Thomas
Matlida McCarney
Monique Heales
Meikhi Humphries
Jessica Herbert
Jacob Stals

TERM 2 IN-TERM SWIMMING

This term, swimming lessons will be in weeks 7 and 8 for
Rooms 4, 22, 15, 14, 17, 13, 3, 7, 6( Yr 3s), PP1 and 12.
This will be a nine day block because of the W.A Day
holiday. In weeks 9 and 10 it will be Rooms 5, 21, 24, 23,
8, PP2, 11, 16, 9 and Room 6 Yr 2s.
Enrollment forms will be sent home in the coming weeks.
DOMINOES HELPING WITH NUMERACY
Pre Primary 2 are collecting Woolworths Domino Stars for
our maths resources. We are also hoping to get some
plastic fake flowers for a florist shop. If you have either
of these that you dont need please bring them to our
class, Thank you. Miss Nicole Taylor

PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOUR POLICY 2015

Students are to follow the positive behaviour expectations in
the playground. Locky Legend Awards may be given to students who display positive behaviour. Playground Behaviour
Slips are given to students who do not display positive behaviour expectations. Playground Behaviour Slips have three
consequence levels.
1.
Warning. A warning is given to change behaviour.
2.
Playground Time Out. Student walks with Duty Staff
member for a set time.
3.
Time Out Room 10. Student attends Room 10 at
their next Recess break.
In Room 10 students will complete a Behaviour Reflection
Sheet.
The Reflection Sheet and Time Out slip will be mailed to
parents / carers.
If 3 Time Out Room 10 slips have been received students
then forgo their right to be in the playground.
Students will be required to be out of the playground for
Recess and Lunch for 5 days.
Parents will be notified by the Deputy Principal when this
occurs.
These students will go to Room 10 at Recess Time and the
Library at Lunch Time.
Students will be able to complete quiet activities such as
reading, puzzles, and cooperation games.
The process will restart after this time is completed.
Records will be kept by supervising staff.
Individual arrangements will be made for persistent offenders.
P&C News
P&C Meeting: Come along and join us in the staffroom
6.30pm on Monday 5th May 2015
IMPORTANT CANTEEN INFORMATION
Just a reminder that the canteen will be closed on
MONDAYS. The canteen will now operate Tuesday to
Friday until further notice from Term 2. We apologise for any
inconvenience this may cause.
UNIFORM SHOP
We have a new line in. The micro-fibre pants now have a
gold trimminh down the side of each leg. They look
fantastic. These pants are $27.00
We also have a CLEARANCE rack, everything is $5.00.
Come down and say Hi. We are open TUESDAYS and
THURSDAYS 8.30am to 9.30am
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB
Great news. Our school has now joined the LOOP payment
system. You can now complete your order, pay online and
you dont even have to return an order form to school! (It
seems that if you want to pay with a credit card, you now
have to use the LOOP system) You can also continue to
pay cash or cheque as before, these orders need to be
returned to the office by TUESDAY 5th MAY. LOOP orders
need to be completed by the same date. All orders will be
delivered to the school as one large order usually 1014
days after orders close.
SCHOOL BANKING
Term Two brings the opportunity to claim two prizes, The
Invisible Ink Martian Pen and the Intergalactic Rocket. The
ET DVD and Planet Handball are also still available.
Remember to keep working towards making 25 deposits
this year so that you get entry into the Disneyland holiday in
California. Congratulations to Alexis Pocock and Cody
McLennan who received an extra prize just for remembering
to bank.

ATTENDANCE
All absences from school must be explained. You can do so
by email to mountlockyer.ps@education.wa.edu.au, in person, by phone, by text to 0418 950 867 or with a note.

GREAT SOUTHERN EARLY YEARS NETWORK

Building Capacitygrowing our children together
Conference July 19th and 20th 2015.
Pre Conference Workshop with Mem Fox

The Department of Education states that students must attend school on a regular basis to gain the maximum benefit
from schooling and optimise their life opportunities.
Research has established that every day counts and that
there is no safe level of absence from school.

Being half an hour late to school each day from Year

1 to Year 10 is approximately equivalent to missing
one year of schooling.

A student who is absent 1 day a fortnight will, by Year

9, have missed 1 year of schooling.

Saturday July 18th 1.30pm to 3.00pm at the Albany Public

Library $20/pp To register : www.gseyn.org.au
Limited places available. Registration includes free crche.

Make-A-Wish Foundation is holding a cake stall at North

Road Shopping Centre on Sunday 3rd May at 8.30am.
If anyone is available to bake cakes your support would be
greatly appreciated. Please include a list of ingredients on
any baked goods.
All proceeds go directly to helping grant cherished wishes
for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
For further information please contact:
Lara Pearce 0400 673 811
TRIPLE P STEPPING STONES PROGRAM
Jenny Allen our Lead School Psychologist
will be running a Triple P Stepping Stones
Program in Term 2 Starting on THURSDAY
the 7 May at the Albany Local Education
office on Serpentine Road. There will be a
free crche available for all parents. The Stepping Stones
program is aimed towards children with intellectual and
physical disabilities.
Stepping Stones Triple P helps you:
Manage problem behaviour and developmental issues
common in children with disabilities
Encourage behaviour you like
Cope with stress
Develop a close relationship with your child
Teach your child new skills
Dates: Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th May
and 4th June 2015
Time: 9.30am 11:30am
Place: Albany Local Education Office, 85
Serpentine Road, Albany
Cost: FREE On-site child care can be booked at
no cost
Facilitator: Jenny Allen: Lead School
PsychologistBookings are essential. For more
information or to book a place in the group, contact
Cindy on Ph: 98410 333 or
Email: cindy.cluett2@education.wa.edu.au by 30 th
EPILESPY ACTION IS COMING TO ALBANY
You are invited to attend a FREE workshop on Epilepsy
Essentials, an education session on epilepsy, along with
an update about the latest tools and resources available.
WHEN: Thursday 30th April 2015
TIME: 1.00pm to 3.00pm (Registrations form 12.30pm)
WHERE: Lotteries House, Albany (211-217 North Road)
COST: Free (includes afternoon tea)
Limited places available, BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Email: epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au or call 1300 37 45 37

RAISING CONFIDENT COMPETENT CHILDREN

FREE workshop presented by Senior School Psychologist,
Michelle Williamson.

Building life skills in children.

Respectful and considerate communication of children.

Developing healthy self esteem.

Becoming independent and positive thinking.

WHEN: MONDAY 25TH May 2015
WHERE: Albany District Education Office, 85 Serpentine
Road, ALBANY
TIME: 9.30AM TO 11.30AM
FREE crche and morning tea includedBOOKINGS
ESSENTIAL
Please contact Sarah at Child and Parent Centre on 0408 806
405 to book your place TODAY!
GATEKEEPER SUICIDE PREVENTION 2 DAY WORKSHOP

Two of our School Psychologists Maree Dawes and

Kathryn Wasley will be running a Gatekeeper Suicide
Prevention 2 Day Workshop on the 6 & 7 May at The
Albany Local Education Office.
Time: 8.30am to 4.30am
The Cost is $50.00 with Morning Tea, Lunch and Coarse
Manual included. Contact Maree Dawes 9841 2488
Return your registration form to Cindy Cluett
Cindy.Cluett2@education.wa.edu.au
Albany Local Education Office
85 Serpentine Rd
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (YMHFA) COURSE
This course teaches first aid skills for adult members of the
public to give initial help to adolescents experiencing mental
health problems, in a mental health crisis situation, or in the
early stages of a mental illness.
WHERE: Albany Local Education Office, 85 Serpentine Road,
ALBANY WA 6330
WHEN: 4 evenings 3.45pm to 7.00pm Mondays starting from
1th May (11/5: 18/5: 25/5: 8/6)
INSTRUCTOR(S): Kathryn Wasley and Maree Dawes
COST: free
Contact Maree Dawes 9841 2488 or email:
maree.dawes@education.wa.edu.au

CUSHION CONCERT FOR KIDS

An energetic, interactive concert where 3 to 8 year olds can
get up close and personal with classical instruments.
SUNDAY 17TH MAY at 2.00pm at St Josephs Gym.
Tickets are available at St Josephs College, Pioneer Health
and www.albanycitywindensemble.com.au

MOBILE PHONE POLICY

Students who bring mobile phones onto school premises must adhere to these guidelines.
Responsibility
Mount Lockyer Primary School acknowledges that mobile phones may be used as a safety measure out of school hours. Parents are
reminded that in cases of emergency, the school office remains the most appropriate point of contact during the school day.
The school accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged mobile phones.
Guidelines

Students mobile phones are to be switched off during school time and handed to the class teacher or office upon arrival in the morning.
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones for any purpose on school grounds.
Mobile phones are not permitted to be taken to school camps, excursions or other functions unless permission is granted by the school

Principal.
Students seen using mobile phones on school groundsFirst breach- The phone will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day.
Further breaches- The phone will be confiscated and parents/carers will need to collect it from the office.

Dear Parents
The value from the 20th April to 1st May is Responsibility. If your child has demonstrated responsibility, notify
your classroom teacher and they will be in the draw for a prize at this weeks assembly.
Value: Responsibility
Memory Jogger - I am responsible. I do my best and keep my agreements. I welcome praise and corre3ction for my
actions

Student Name:- ___________________________________________________Value: Responsibility

Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Week 2
NEWSLETTER QUIZ Q: What room number is the Child and Parent Centre? A: _____________________________________________________
Name _________________________________________________________ Room ____________________________________

MANAGING STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

WHAT IS BULLYING?

The key to this approach is that the child is given a choice at each step to
follow directions or face increased consequences.
Students making GOOD CHOICES are acknowledged for their efforts.
For students making POOR CHOICES the following consequences
apply ~

Bullying is when a student or group

keep picking on another student. They
try to hurt them physically or
emotionally.
The
behaviour
is
deliberate and repeated.

STEP 1
Student refuses to follow directions.
Verbal warning.
STEP 2
Student still refuses to follow directionsIn-class consequence e.g. Time Out
STEP 3
Student still refuses to follow directionsOut-of-class consequence e.g. Buddy
Class.
STEP 4
Student still refuses to follow directionsRED CARD is sent to the office.
Parents will be requested to attend
school.

SUSPENSION
Students will be immediately
suspended for verbal abuse of
staff and/or violence towards
staff or students.

RE-ENTRY FOLLOWING
SUSPENSION
Students returning from
suspension must be
accompanied by an adult and
will attend the Intervention
Centre (Room 20) where an
Individual Behaviour
Management Plan will be
developed and implemented.

A fight or disagreement between

equal students is not bullying.
HOW TO STOP BULLYING

Tell an adult, it is not dobbing to

ask for help. Both victim and
those bullying will be counselled
and supported.
Do not be a by-stander; if you
witness bullying try to stop it or
report it.
IF YOU ARE BULLYING

Step 1: Warning
Step 2: In school isolation and
counselling at recess and lunch,
parents will be notified
Step 3:
For continued breaches
students will be suspended.